Ladies, Historically Speaking Ghostwalk
Join the Onondaga Historical Association for a captivating afternoon stroll through the beautiful Sedgwick Farm neighborhood, one of Syracuse’s most picturesque historic districts. Along the route, costumed performers will bring to life the voices of women from Syracuse’s past—sharing their personal stories, struggles, and secrets in their own words. Each tale reveals a new layer […]
Ladies, Historically Speaking Ghostwalk
Join the Onondaga Historical Association for a captivating afternoon stroll through the beautiful Sedgwick Farm neighborhood, one of Syracuse’s most picturesque historic districts. Along the route, costumed performers will bring to life the voices of women from Syracuse’s past—sharing their personal stories, struggles, and secrets in their own words. Each tale reveals a new layer […]
Ladies, Historically Speaking Ghostwalk
Join the Onondaga Historical Association for a captivating afternoon stroll through the beautiful Sedgwick Farm neighborhood, one of Syracuse’s most picturesque historic districts. Along the route, costumed performers will bring to life the voices of women from Syracuse’s past—sharing their personal stories, struggles, and secrets in their own words. Each tale reveals a new […]
Reflections on Erie’s Waters Symposium
Skä•noñh-Great Law of Peace Center 6680 Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool, NY, United StatesThe Onondaga Historical Association is proud to participate in a special symposium presented as part of the Erie Canal Museum’s Sloan Lecture Series and in commemoration of the Erie Canal’s bicentennial. Held at the Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center, this event brings together scholars, authors, and Indigenous leaders to examine the enduring impact of […]
Ladies, Historically Speaking Ghostwalk
Join the Onondaga Historical Association for a captivating afternoon stroll through the beautiful Sedgwick Farm neighborhood, one of Syracuse’s most picturesque historic districts. Along the route, costumed performers will bring to life the voices of women from Syracuse’s past—sharing their personal stories, struggles, and secrets in their own words. Each tale reveals a new layer […]
Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- Footsteps in Freedom
This summer and fall, spend your mid-week lunch hour with Curator of History Robert Searing, listening to some local history as you get in a midday walk around town. Tours leave at 12:00 pm from 321 Montgomery Street and last for 45-60 minutes. Tickets are $20 each, or $15 for OHA Members. Reserve your spot […]
Our Glorious Workplaces: Bicentennial Gala
Join the Onondaga Historical Association and the Erie Canal Museum on Friday, October 17, 2025, for Our Glorious Workplaces: Bicentennial Gala in historic Clinton Square. This special event commemorates the bicentennial of the Erie Canal and the incorporation of the Village of Syracuse, with proceeds benefiting both institutions. Enjoy a gourmet farm-to-table plated dinner and […]
Historic Hotel Syracuse Tour
Onondaga Historical Association (OHA), in cooperation with the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, conducts historic tours and presentations at the “Hotel Syracuse” on the third Monday of every other month at 11am, or by appointment. Each event will last approximately an hour and a half and will hold 15 people. Tours begin at the front desk of the […]
Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- The Heart of Syracuse
This summer and fall, spend your mid-week lunch hour with Curator of History Robert Searing, listening to some local history as you get in a midday walk around town. Tours leave at 12:00 pm from 321 Montgomery Street and last for 45-60 minutes. Tickets are $20 each, or $15 for OHA Members. Reserve your spot […]
Author Event and Book Signing with Dennis Connors: “The Gilded Age on Syracuse’s James Street”
Onondaga Free Library 4840 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, United StatesJoin former Onondaga Historical Association Curator of History, Dennis Connors, for a presentation on his latest book, The Gilded Age on Syracuse’s James Street at the Onondaga Free Library on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6 p.m. Using photographs and archival materials from OHA's collection, Connors will delve into the history of the grand mansions that once lined James […]
Macabre: A Hauntingly Historical Presentation
Liverpool Library 310 Tulip Street, LiverpoolDate: Thursday, October 30Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PMLocation: Carman Community Room, Liverpool Public Library, Liverpool, NY Cost: Free Halloween season, experience a bubbling cauldron of local spooky traditions and tales brought to life before your very eyes! Explore the weird and wonderful stories that haunt the history of the Salt City in this interactive performance […]
Finding A Way Forward: The Conflict and Commemoration of America250
Sky Armory 315 S. Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesJoin the Onondaga Historical Association on Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 PM in the Wells Meeting Space at the Sky Armory, Syracuse, NY for an engaging discussion on the commemoration of America250 in polarizing times. In 2026, America250 marks the Semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. Activities will be filled with reflections on the conflicts […]